Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0800-1500 LT; or PPR
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request • Immigration: on request
Runways
1 RWY, 2500m/8202ft 1 Runway, longest: 2500m/8202ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
07/25
Asphalt
Length
2500m
8202ft
8202ft
07/25
Asphalt
Length
2500m/8202ft
2500m/8202ft
Strength
100/F/A/W/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 8 kt
←R 9 kt
Wind
300° · 12 kt
Temperature
18°C
Dew point
12°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1011 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 3300ft
SCT 4200ft
METAR: 11 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | ←R 9 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 07 | →L 9 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
09:00Z → 16:00Z
VFR
[29012KT 9999 SCT040]
290° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
09:00Z → 15:00Z
[TEMPO 29015G25KT]
Temporary (TEMPO)
290° 15 kt G25
16:00Z → 18:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 27007KT 9999 SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
270° 7 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
METAR EDBC 270820Z AUTO 30012KT 9999 FEW033 SCT042 18/12 Q1011 TAF EDBC 270800Z 2709/2718 29012KT 9999 SCT040 TEMPO 2709/2715 29015G25KT BECMG 2716/2718 27007KT
Additional information
⚠️ PPR Required
Prior permission required for landing
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AirfieldBot
Magdeburg-Cochstedt offers a large airfield with full airport infrastructure and a 3000 m+ runway. The airport is suitable for IFR and night flight training. On weekends, the control zone is inactive and only information service is available. Intersection takeoff is reportedly not permitted. Security procedures require passing through a metal detector to access the bistro, which is located outside the secure area. Magdeburg city is approximately 30 km away.
Personnel at the tower, apron, fire service, and restaurant are described as very friendly and helpful. Support for night flying and training is highlighted positively, and there is mention of a guesthouse on site. Lande fees are described as very low; Example: landing fee about €15.
Some reports mention issues with communication or lack of response from airport staff, and there have been instances of aerobatic activity without radio contact affecting departures. Procedures may vary; see AIP/NOTAM.